Opportunities

Salary Information

Salary will be determined in accordance with the Faculty Collective Agreement, based on the candidate's education and experience.

Duties and Responsibilities

The College of the North Atlantic is seeking a Program Developer to lead the design, development, and continuous improvement of applied, sustainability-focused programs and training resources within the School of Sustainable Development. The position supports new and emerging sustainability programming, with a particular focus on courses and micro-credentials delivered through the College's Mobile Training Unit and other flexible delivery models.

Working collaboratively with faculty, industry partners, community organizations, and other academic schools, the Program Developer will ensure programming is outcomes-driven, aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and responsive to evolving labour-market and industry needs. The role supports workforce transition, climate action, and sustainable economic development.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, review, and continuous improvement of sustainability-focused programs, courses, and micro-credentials.
• Support curriculum delivered through mobile training units, modular formats, and community-based models.
• Coordinate curriculum development across schools to ensure quality, consistency, and alignment with College standards.
• Develop learning outcomes, competencies, assessments, and instructional materials for flexible delivery.
• Collaborate with faculty, subject matter experts, industry, and community partners to ensure curriculum relevance.
• Conduct labour-market research and needs assessments to inform program development.
• Integrate sustainability principles and the UN Sustainable Development Goals into curriculum design.
• Apply inclusive and universal design principles to support diverse learner groups.
• Work with instructional designers to develop digital and applied learning resources.
• Support program implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure curriculum quality, accessibility, and alignment with standards and best practices.
• Participate in advisory and cross-school working groups.
• Support reporting requirements and perform other related duties as required.

Screening Criteria

• Bachelor of Education Degree combined with several years of relevant experience in teaching and/or curriculum development in a post-secondary college environment. 
• A Master of Education (asset).
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Assessment Criteria

• Knowledge of the principles of instructional design, curriculum development, adult learning and teaching methods, and continuous improvement processes.
• Knowledge of access and skills development programming for vulnerable or underrepresented learners, particularly those with literacy and numeracy issues.
• Proficiency with technology.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Organizational and time management skills with the ability to plan, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to exchange information effectively.
• Ability to build and maintain productive working relationships with other faculty, industry and community partners.
• Commitment to supporting and delivering a positive student learning experience.

Conditions of Offer

• When requested by the Employer, a recent and satisfactory Certificate of Conduct must be provided.
• Verification of credentials and applicable licenses, certifications, and/or professional memberships as required for the position.
  • Credentials obtained outside of Canada will require an evaluation to determine their Canadian educational equivalency. This evaluation must support the educational requirements for the position.

Conditions of Acceptance

• Acknowledges the requirement for maintaining applicable licenses, certifications, and/or professional memberships as required for the position.

College of the North Atlantic (CNA) recognizes the importance of and is committed to offering flexible work arrangements to its employees. The successful applicant may qualify for a telework arrangement within the province, subject to eligibility criteria. Where appropriate, consideration may be given to a primarily remote, hybrid, or ad-hoc arrangement. However, as a place-based organization, candidates are expected to report to the specified work location identified in this job posting, as all positions will involve some degree of on-site work, unless otherwise indicated.

Applicant Information

• This position is located at Topsail Road Office.
• Applications must be submitted online through https://www.cna.nl.ca/careers/opportunities on or before the closing date stated for this job posting.
• It is the responsibility of the applicant to submit an application that demonstrates the required screening criteria. Applications that do not clearly and effectively demonstrate the required criteria will be screened out of the competition.
• Preference will be given to applicants who are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident of Canada, or those who are legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Applicants who elect to include a cover letter (optional) must upload cover letter and resumé as a combined document (PDF). 
• Information submitted as part of the application process must be clear, factual, and current to date of submission and is subject to verification.
• Applicants will be notified of their status throughout each stage of the recruitment process.
• An offer of employment is conditional upon the satisfactory completion and review of all pre-employment requirements by the College.
• The results from this competition may be used to fill similar vacancies.

Closing Statement

For more information about this job opportunity or should you require an accommodation as part of this recruitment and selection process, please contact Ashley Budgell, Selection Board Chair, by email at ashley.budgell@cna.nl.ca.

College of the North Atlantic (CNA) strives to create an organizational culture that welcomes and amplifies diverse perspectives, nurtures belonging and actively seeks to eliminate barriers to equity. We invite all interested individuals to apply, and as part of our shared commitment to the advancement of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) as a true reflection of CNA’s core values (Excellence, Integrity, Diversity, Respect and Transparency), we encourage applications from equity-seeking groups including, but not limited to, Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, those who identify as women, and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

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